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Written By Mike Simpson

We're getting more calls from founders who've engaged at some level with a potential buyer, provided some information already, and is reaching out for help with what comes next. First, cue the sound tires screeching to a halt! Second, don't provide anything else. Next, pause, and let's review your leverage, your options, and your WHY. These few minutes could save or make you $Millions. Maybe more.

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Platform vs. Add-On Acquisitions: How Private Equity Decides Your Valuation Multiple
Selling Your Business, Private Equity, Selling Shares, Exit planning, Mergers & Acquisitions
Platform vs. Add-On Acquisitions: How Private Equity Decides Your Valuation Multiple
Selling Your Business, Private Equity, Selling Shares, Exit planning, Mergers & Acquisitions

Many founders hear terms like “platform company” or “tuck-in acquisition” during a sale process without understanding what they actually mean. In this video, Kirk Michie explains how private equity firms categorize businesses and why those labels can directly affect valuation multiples.

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Selling Your Business, Private Equity, Selling Shares, Exit planning, Mergers & Acquisitions
Q1 2026 M&A Market Update: Why Buyers Are Getting Pickier
Selling Your Business, Private Equity, Selling Shares, Exit planning, Mergers & Acquisitions
Q1 2026 M&A Market Update: Why Buyers Are Getting Pickier
Selling Your Business, Private Equity, Selling Shares, Exit planning, Mergers & Acquisitions

The market is still strong for A and A+ companies, but private equity buyers are becoming more selective. Kirk Michie explains what founders should know before deciding whether now is the right time to sell.

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Selling Your Business, Private Equity, Selling Shares, Exit planning, Mergers & Acquisitions
Planning Ahead: Tax Strategy for Founder-Led Exits
Selling Your Business, Private Equity, Selling Shares, Exit planning, Mergers & Acquisitions
Planning Ahead: Tax Strategy for Founder-Led Exits
Selling Your Business, Private Equity, Selling Shares, Exit planning, Mergers & Acquisitions

Most founders think about taxes too late in the sale process. In this video, Kirk Michie explains why exit tax planning should start earlier, how deal structure changes tax exposure, and why moving states right before a sale usually does not work the way founders expect.

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Selling Your Business, Private Equity, Selling Shares, Exit planning, Mergers & Acquisitions
Do You Really Need a Professional Business Appraisal?
Selling Your Business, Private Equity, Selling Shares, Exit planning, Mergers & Acquisitions
Do You Really Need a Professional Business Appraisal?
Selling Your Business, Private Equity, Selling Shares, Exit planning, Mergers & Acquisitions

Thinking about selling your business and wondering if you need to pay for a professional appraisal first? Watch this quick video to learn why you can probably skip it and save tens of thousands of dollars instead.

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The Funnel, Ep. 15: What Happens To Your People?
Selling Your Business, The Funnel
The Funnel, Ep. 15: What Happens To Your People?
Selling Your Business, The Funnel

Advisor fees are more standardized than most founders expect. Kirk breaks down typical percentages, minimums, retainers, and how fees scale by deal size.

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The Funnel, Ep. 14: How Much Will You Pay In Taxes?
Selling Your Business, The Funnel
The Funnel, Ep. 14: How Much Will You Pay In Taxes?
Selling Your Business, The Funnel

The sale price doesn’t matter if taxes take a massive bite. Most founders don’t see this coming until it’s too late.

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